Montana § 44-1-803 - Rights Of Accused

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 44-1-803 — Rights Of Accused, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 44-1-803. Rights Of Accused

Rights of accused. The accused patrol officer is entitled to be confronted with the witnesses against the officer and to have an opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses and to introduce at the disciplinary hearing testimony in the officer's own behalf. The officer is entitled to be represented by counsel, at the officer's own expense, at the hearing.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 44-1-803

What does Montana Code Annotated § 44-1-803 cover?

Section 44-1-803 ("Rights Of Accused") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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